2010: Played in 16 of 17 games as a rookie, starting six … Took one shot on goal, at Iowa, playing mostly in the backfield … Named to NFHCA All-Academic Squad … Before Brown: A four-year starter on the field hockey team at Severn School, Burns also played lacrosse for four years … A two-time captain for the field hockey team, Burns was named First Team Anne Arundel All-County in 2008 and 2009 … Earned IAAM “A” Conference All-Star honors in 2007, 2008, and 2009 … A First Team Washington Post All-Met selection in 2009, Burns earned Honorable Mention honors in 2007 and 2008 … Named Second Team All-State and Severn School MVP in 2009 … Recipient of Severn School Player’s Award in 2008 … Also a First Team All-County selection and IAAM “A” Conference All-Star for the lacrosse team as a senior … Member of National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society … Personal: The daughter of Thomas and Joyce Burns, Avery has one sister, Beverly, and two brothers, Thomas and Taylor … Father, Thomas, played basketball at Bryant … Brother, Taylor, is a senior on the Delaware men’s lacrosse team … Undecided on a concentration.

Burns’ Career HighsShots: 1, at Iowa (9/6/10)Shots on Goal: 1, at Iowa (9/6/10)